In a recent development, Durban super veterans have named South Africa Opener Aiden Markram as his captain for the SA20 2025-26 season through a video on his official social media account. In particular, the franchise secured the Proteas T20I captain for a record-breaking price recently during the auction.
The South Africa T20I captain has proved his leadership in the smallest format. He took the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to the SA20 title in 2023 and 2024 as a runner-up in 2025. However, Markram chose to leave the eastern cape and enter the SA20 auction, which concluded earlier this month.
Aiden Marcram named Durban Super Giants Captain for SA20 2025-26
Aden marikram The SA20 was one of the most demanded players in the auction. Durban Super veterans won a bid war to secure them for a record of 14 million rands. He became the most expensive player in the auction before being crossed by Developed Brevis, who went to Pretoria Capital for 16.5 million.
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Markram’s experience and previous success made him a clear option for captaincy. Durban Super Veterans declared Markram as their captain for the SA20 2025-26 season through cinematic AI video.
DSG remains to be claimed to be a title in the first three versions. Super veteran reached 2024 SA20 finals, but was reduced to Markram -led Sunrisers Eastern Cape, who won their second consecutive championships.
Aiden Markram signed by Lucknow Super Giants in IPL
Durban Super Veterans acquired Proteas T20I Captain Aiden Markram at the SA20 2025 auction. Markram has a connection with the franchise, as he also played for his sister Team, Lucknow Super Veterans. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Season.
After finishing last season last season, Durban Super Veterans invested heavy to reconstruct their squad. He added fast bowlers Garald Koetzi and Kwena Maphaka in R2.3 million for R7.4 million.
Local players Ethan Bosch, Endile Symelane and Marx Ekmanman have also been selected. Lance Clusanar is maintained as a head coach, and the franchise is determined to bounce back.
Markram will now earn three times his IPL salary. He was purchased by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 2 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction last year.
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– Super Giants of Durban (@durbansg) September 13, 2025
Rishabh Pant’s LSG failed to reach IPL 2025 playoffs
Lucknow Super Giants The IPL struggled to create an impact in 2025. He finished seventh in the points table with six out of 14 matches and failed to reach the playoffs. The expectations for the team were low after the disappointing auction.
Rishabh Pants were acquired for a record of βΉ 27 crore in the mega auction. He became the most expensive player in IPL history. Southpo scored 269 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 133.16, including 61 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the final league game.
Mayank Yadav was retained for βΉ 11 crore, but played only two games, taking two wickets in the 12.50 economy. The wrist-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, Bhi, was retained for 11 crores, taking nine wickets in 11 innings with an economy of 10.83.
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